Let me first say that I changed my P228 SAS to a DAK trigger. Then, I found some of the Hogue Inverse checkered grips.

When the pistol is cocked right when my finger touches the trigger I hear a click. Nothing seems to be wrong. It fires fine with zero malfunctions. But, that little preliminary click just bugs me because I know something isn’t right.

It doesn’t do it with the factory grips. So, would anyone know what this may be? Should I worry about it or just leave as is? I want to use the inverse grips as I like them better than the originals.

Any insight is appreciated.

I had something similar happen with a P220. Turned out to be the trigger bar spring. The grip panel cause it to walk off if you will from the trigger bar cut out where it would normally seat.

^^^ I don’t see how that TBS dislocates, but the gun still functions (fires normally, zero malfunctions), as in OP’s case. Since it only happens with the Hogue grips and not the factory ones, the culprit must be the Hogue (right side panel) - The TBS rubbing against some inner part of the panel, causing the click. Ben, are there any obvious differences between the inner surfaces of the factory right panel and the Hogue one?

I will look tonight. Good question.

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Originally posted by 12131:
^^^ I don’t see how that TBS dislocates, but the gun still functions (fires normally, zero malfunctions), as in OP’s case. Since it only happens with the Hogue grips and not the factory ones, the culprit must be the Hogue (right side panel) - The TBS rubbing against some inner part of the panel, causing the click. Ben, are there any obvious differences between the inner surfaces of the factory right panel and the Hogue one?

If there is no change in trigger effort, I wonder if the TBS (trigger bar spring) cutout in the Hogue grips is slightly deeper (i.e. has more clearance) than the cutout in the factory grips.

With the right-hand grip panel removed and the hammer cocked (clear chamber of course), bringing the trigger to the wall, you’ll notice that the TBS buckles a little (the looped portion and the front leg bow out slightly), which is normal. In theory, if the cutout in the grip panel has enough space/depth, the loop of the TBS would have more room to buckle and strike the inside of the grip panel (when you touch the trigger while the pistol is cocked).

How loud is the click?

The click was subtle but I could hear and feel it.
I checked the right panel on both. They are a bit different so I looked for maybe some rubbing on the Hogues. Didn’t see any.

Then, I recalled that I always push grips all the way forward against the back of the grip frame as I tighten the screws, top and bottom. I just loosened them retightened only pushing the bottom but making sure the top left and right were flush with each other. Now, no click.

I am thinking everyone is correct with this being the grip panel was affecting the TBS. I must have had it pushed too far forward. When I was looking at this, when I pushed the top of the right panel tight against the rear of the grip frame I could see the trigger move slightly. Although, I don’t think it really should matter that I had them push against the grip frame, I am happy that the grips are tight and no more click.

The Hogues seem to be slimmer so the cut outs are not as deep.